SRS Associate - Chemical Safety

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Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Health Safety & Environment, Level B Job Title SRS Associate - Chemical Safety Department Chemical Safety | Occupational Research Safety | Safety & Risk Services | VP Finance and Operations Compensation Range $6,438.50 - $9,255.58 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date July 7, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date August 1, 2027 **Please note this is a leave replacement for a fixed-term duration of 12 months. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff, and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. JOB SUMMARY Coordinates planning, administering, promoting, and supporting the UBC Chemical Safety Program in accordance with applicable regulations (WorkSafe BC, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), BC Fire Code, etc.), best practices, guidelines, policies, and standards. Performs worksite inspections of chemicals use and storage areas (laboratories, shops and others), participates in teaching the Laboratory Chemical Safety Course, reviews chemical hazards associated with lab processes and other UBC operations, and provides staff with consultation on safe chemical handling storage and disposal procedures, participates in incident investigations related to hazardous material handling, develops and updates training materials, chemical safety procedures and manuals, contributes to RMS communication strategies and maintains program documentation as required. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS This position reports directly to the RMS Advisor - Chemical Safety. This position interacts with administrative units and all levels of the UBC research community and plays an integral role in the functioning of the RMS departmental responsibilities. Maintains constant liaison with researchers and instructors, laboratory and operation staff, and students. WORK PERFORMED Liaises with the UBC research community and UBC Operations staff on issues regarding safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, chemical hazard recognition, assessment and control, response to emergencies, and incident investigation. The incumbent will support and confirm regulatory compliance and implementation of best practices through a program of education, training, inspection, and evaluation. -Conducts workplace inspections of UBC research laboratories, including those of moderate to high risk activities and operation sites to verify compliance with WorkSafe BC, WHMIS, and other chemical safety requirements, BC Fire Code, UBC policies and procedures, and best practices related to hazardous materials handling and storage. Reports all inspection findings to the RMS Advisor - Chemical Safety. -Develops course material and participates in teaching of the Laboratory Chemical Safety Course. Provides specialized/tailored sessions as required to faculty, staff, and students. -Conducts site visit activities, provides guidance on chemical hazard assessment, administrative controls, and procedures that ensure chemical safety and compliance with regulatory requirements; -Meets with departments' safety coordinators and safety committees' representatives and provides consultation and guidance regarding techniques for the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. -Provides guidance to lab and operation personnel to minimize risks from chemical hazards through the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards, including recommendations to affected individuals and departments; -Develops practical solutions to resolve chemical hazards and non-conformance issues and recommends courses of action; -Assists in the selection and proper use of any required personal protective equipment and engineering controls -Participates in the strategy for communication, including development, implementation, and communicates chemical safety issues through various means. -In conjunction with Local Safety Teams, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, and departmental representatives, investigates accidents and incidents related to chemical handling and recommends any corrective actions required; -Provides consultation and training to laboratory and operation personnel regarding proper response to chemical spills and rel

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